James Hurd

James grew up in the Manchester area before attending Birmingham University and joining Chambers in 1994.

James practises primarily in employment law and personal injury litigation.He undertakes Employment Tribunal, High Court and County Court work throughout England and has also appeared in Scotland, as well as in the Employment Appeal Tribunal. He represents a broad range of clients covering the private sector (including PLCs and other limited companies), the public sector (including local authorities) and individual applicants.James advises in all areas of employment law including unfair dismissal, breach of contract, transfer of undertakings and public interest disclosure. He has a particular interest in discrimination and diversity law, including race, sex and disability.Recently reported cases include Amicus & Others v Beloit Walmsley Limited & Others EAT [2003] ICR 1396 dealing with insolvency and protective awards in collective redundancy situations.James practises in all areas of personal injury litigation with an emphasis on health and safety in the workplace, appearing on behalf of and advising both Claimants and Defendants.

James was appointed Junior Counsel to the Crown - Regional Panel in 2007 for personal injury and employment work.

He was appointed to the Health Professions Council as a Legal Assessor in June 2010.

His interests include music (from opera to rock), classic cars and motorcycles, cinema, football and travel.

James's debut novel, 'A Bold Deceiver', which is set in Manchesterin the 1990's, was published in August 2008. For further details, or to purchase a copy, please click on the following link:
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or contact James on: james.hurd@stjameschambers.com